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The Electrode – Vol. 2. Xmas, 1921 No. 1. – page 8-9
Now that the shift service of trains is running, Lutana does not seem so cut off the from the shops and shows of the city as it used to. Perhaps before long, if development around Prince of Wales' Bay goes on as it promises to, even more trains will be justified. Apart from its distance from the tram, Lutana is a very fine residential site, and for zincworkers, proximity to the works is probably of as much, if not more, importance than being close to the tram. The zincworker goes to the works every day. He only wants to go to town about once a week.
One of the chief advantages we possess there is being in an elevated position, free from the dust and unpalatable drains which characterise the Moonah and Derwent Park flats, and this must help our general health.
Everybody, even the cricketers, would be glad to see some rain. There had been a lot of work put into the gardens in the village and the crops would look even more prosperous with a couple of days steady rain to help them.
Two members of the staff, in the persons of Messrs. Chesterman and Bruce, have recently joined us, and Messrs. Allen and Robinson have cut out. We were very sorry to lose friend Allen. He was a good citizen. We understand he has gone farming down at Richmond.
The horse chestnuts are looking well, but a bucket of water a couple of times a week would make them look better. We have noticed quite a number of tree guards waiting for trees, which will be available in March. Tom Crabtree tells us that he has booked 20 trees at 1/, and they will be the same size as those already planted. He says the nurseryman is sorry now he sold them for 1/, as he could now get 2/6 each for them. I suppose he thought there was going to be a slump in the tree market.
The youngsters weren't long in wearing the iron rings of the swings through. Nobody objects, however, as it is a sign of their popularity, and as long as the youngsters want to use them, the fathers won't mind seeing that they are fit for use.
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The Electrode – Vol. 2. April, 1923 No. 10. – page 192
(To the Editor of "The Electrode.")
Sir,---Recently I had a stroll round the little village of Lutana, and I was very pleased to see the interest taken in their gardens by many of the residents. And in this connection I would like to make a suggestion. At Macquarie Plains there is an annual competition among the farm hands and other workers for the best flower and vegetable gardens, and prizes are awarded according to merit. Could bit a similar competition be inaugurated among E.Z. employees? Of course, they would not have the advantage that the Macquarie Plain residents enjoy ---unlimited water for irrigation---but I am satisfied, from what I have seen, that they are capable of making a most creditable show. The most appropriate time for judging the gardens would be in December. So, if this idea were adopted, plenty of notice could be given. I commend this suggestion to the Co-op. Council ---I am. etc.
WELL WISHER
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The Electrode – Vol. 4. December, 1927 No. 12. – page 377
It is worthy of note that, in addition to a bus service and good sanitary conditions, Lutana has now a gas service, which should be generally appreciated by the villagers.
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The Electrode – Vol. 4. December, 1927 No. 12. – page 377
The first display quarterly judging was carried out by the judges (Messsrs. Lipscombe and Creswell) on the 4th of October, 1927, and the improvement since the commencement of the competition was apparent in every case. Mr. J. Adams received top marks, closely followed by Messrs. Powell, Phillips, Langridge, and Scott, with most of the others up round the 80 mark. It should be clearly understood that the first judging covered improvement and upkeep only. The growth, maturity, and condition of plants will be taken into consideration by the judges at the end of the year.
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The Electrode – Vol. 1. February, 1921 No. 12. – page 12
We omitted to mention Mr. . Prescott, Mr. W. C. White and Mr. F. Tolland having come to reside in the village. A further batch of applications is now under consideration. The building programme is fast approaching conclusion, and people who want houses had better make an application soon. The Warden of Glenorchy has been asked to provide for collection of household refuse, but he has replied that rubbish is not gathered up in the municipality, and they cannot see their way clear to start with our village. The chances are that the Company will put something in the way of an incinerator if the residents will give a hand to man it.
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The Australian Labor Party has a long connection with the Hall - from running meeting, social and fundrasing events and operating a branch from the Hall.